Union Station

Union Station is considered
to be one of the finest examples of the Beaux-Arts style of
architecture in the world. Architect Daniel Burnham designed the building which
opened on October 27, 1907 and was completed in 1908. For over half a century
and through two world wars, Union Station served Washington and the
U.S. as a major center of transportation and the venue for many
historic events. In 1981 with the historic structure in disrepair,
Congress enacted the Union Station Redevelopment to develop an
ambitious plan for the commercial development of the station with the
goal of making it financially self-sufficient. After three years of
renovation at a cost of $160 million, Union Station reopened on
September 29, 1988 - restored to its former glory. This living and
working museum was redeveloped as a bustling retail center and intermodal transportation facility. In addition to over 130 unique
shops and restaurants, Union Station is the hub for Amtrak's
headquarters and executive offices. Shops that are open from
10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Monday through Saturday, and from Noon to 6:00 pm
on Sunday. Metro: Union Station Links:
Union Station Website